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Washer-Extractors
- My washer won't start.
- The wash motor runs contiguously in one direction.
- The motor momentarily starts on and off in spin cycle.
- Washer will not fill with water.
- The program timer will not advance.
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Tumbler Dryers
- Dryer will not start.
- Dryer will not heat.
- The clothes are not satisfactorily drying.
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| Washer-Extractors |
Q1 - My washer won't start.
- Check main fuse or circuit breaker on power supply. Check control circuit fuse
on the Control module. Check for broken or disconnected electrical wires.
- Check door handle switch operation. Make sure that the door handle switch lever arm
has completely depressed the switch. Adjust if necessary.
- Check continuity in switch and at terminals in the electrical junction box.
- Check coil and contacts. If relay does not energize, door lock solenoid will not
energize.
- Replace timer motor.
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Q2 - The wash motor runs contiguously in one direction.
- If the reversing timer motor stopped then replace.
- If the drain valve stays open then check valve for obstructions.
- If the level will not build up then check level switch function.
- If the level switch not activated or water overflows through the overflow then check.
- Level switch and replace if necessary.
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Q3 - The motor momentarily starts on and off in spin cycle.
- Check the drain valve and drain off the machine.
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Q4 - Washer will not fill with water.
- There may be no water from service line. Check shut-off valve on main supply.
- Inlet valve may be clogged. Remove supply hoses and check screens in valves -
clean or replace.
- The inlet valve may be defective. Check solenoids for proper function.
- Check level switch, program timer contacts or you may have a defective selector switch.
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Q5 - The program timer will not advance.
- If there is no impulse from reversing timer then check and replace if necessary.
- May be a defective timer, level switch or timer gear.
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Tumbler Dryers |
Q1 - Dryer will not start.
- Make sure the door is completly closed. Make sure that timer is in off position.
- Has the push to start knob been depressed for three seconds?
- Has a main fuse opened or is a main circuit breaker tripped?
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Q2 - Dryer will not heat.
- Check gas shut-off valve.
- Is the dryer in cool down mode?
- Lint screen may be clogged.
- The air flow may be insufficient.
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Q3 - The clothes are not satisfactorily drying.
- Was enough heating time allocated for the load.
- Lint screen may be clogged.
- Check the exhaust duct to the outside and clean if necessary.
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